Community and Population Ecology
Learning Time: 4-12 hours
Content: Community and population ecology is the field that studies the interactions and population dynamics of living communities. This subject covers topics such as population growth models (exponential, logistic), community species diversity (biodiversity), ecological niches, and food webs. Population dynamics are emphasized in TYT, while community interactions and ecosystem services are emphasized in AYT. The current 2025 curriculum also covers the effects of climate change on populations and conservation biology. Learning this subject is important for environmental awareness and ecosystem management.
- Population Ecology:
- Population Characteristics (Density, Distribution)
- Growth Models (Exponential and Logistic Growth)
- Birth and Death Rates
- Population Dynamics:
- Environmental Factors (Limiting Factors)
- Density Dependent and Independent Effects
- Population Cycles
- Community Ecology:
- Species Diversity (Shannon Index)
- Ecological Niches (Resource Use)
- Biodiversity and Stability
- Community Interactions:
- Predation (Predator-Prey Relationships)
- Commensalism and Mutualism
- Parasitism and Competition
- Ecosystem and Community Interactions:
- Food Webs and Energy Flow
- Ecosystem Services (Pollutant Removal)
- Impacts of Climate Change
- Conservation Biology:
- Threatened Species
- Conservation Strategies (Corridors)
- Human Impacts (Habitat Loss)
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
